WWE legend Terry Funk dies aged 79 as world of wrestling pays tribute

Ireland News News

WWE legend Terry Funk dies aged 79 as world of wrestling pays tribute
Ireland Latest News,Ireland Headlines
  • 📰 MetroUK
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 18 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 11%
  • Publisher: 82%

The news of the Hall of Famer’s death was shared by professional wrestler Ric Flair, who paid tribute to his peer for being ‘unbelievably fearless’.

‘In my entire life, I’ve never met a guy who worked harder. Terry Funk was a great wrestler, enteratiner, unbelievably fearless, and a great friend!’ the 74-year-old wrote.

Former WWE superstar Goldust – real name Dustin Rhodes – is among those to pay tribute to the icon, and he hopes Funk is in heaven wrestling Dustin’s last father Dusty Rhodes. Mick Foley admitted he is ‘struggling to process’ the death of his longtime ‘dear friend’, and he revealed he will be ‘writing much more about Terry in the next few days’.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

MetroUK /  🏆 13. in UK

Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Time to give up on summer, babes - Pumpkin spice lattes are already landingTime to give up on summer, babes - Pumpkin spice lattes are already landingRIP to summer 2023?
Read more »

RIP: Computer graphics pioneer John Warnock dies at 82RIP: Computer graphics pioneer John Warnock dies at 82Pioneer of hidden-line removal, co-inventor of Postscript and PDF, author of Illustrator, and charitable benefactor
Read more »

M1 footage shows fire rip through tanker before motorway closureM1 footage shows fire rip through tanker before motorway closureFire crews have been battling the blaze
Read more »

Rhea Ripley dominates Kevin Owens with huge bodyslam during WWE Raw main eventRhea Ripley dominates Kevin Owens with huge bodyslam during WWE Raw main eventThe world champion is willing to fight anyone.
Read more »

How Premier League and NFL exec Khan set up record-breaking wrestling brand to rival WWEHow Premier League and NFL exec Khan set up record-breaking wrestling brand to rival WWEKhan assists in the running of Fulham and the Jacksonville Jaguars, but another one of his businesses is thriving - All Elite Wrestling
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-03-13 04:33:42